Sex Cells Flashcards
1
Q
What is gametogenesis
A
The production of gametes (sex cells) in animals
2
Q
What is spermatogenesis
A
Production of sperm cells
Gives 4 viable sperm cells bc cytoplasm divides equally
Have half the chromosomes (23)
3
Q
What is oogenesis
A
Production of egg cells
1 viable 3 non viable (polar bodies)
Cytoplasm does not divide equally
Half the chromosomes (23)
4
Q
X linked disorders
A
Phenotypic expression of an allele that is found only on the X chromosome
5
Q
Y linked disorders
A
Fewer y linked than x linked because they can only affect males
Also y is smaller and doesn’t carry as much genetic info
6
Q
What is an autosome
A
Non sex cells
